FHL Seeks Project Manager for High Line Master Plan

A design master plan for the High Line's conversion to public open space will be developed between now and Winter 2004/5 under the guidance of a steering committee comprised of representatives from FHL and the City of New York. FHL seeks a Project Manager to manage FHL's role in the master plan's development.

Primary Responsibilities of the Project Manager

• Act as primary liaison between design team and working group made up of FHL and City representatives


• Create and manage a schedule of design deliverables, public meetings, site visits, and working group/steering committee review meetings and work sessions


• Coordinate production of documents requiring input from multiple working group members


• Research and evaluate NYC code requirements and prepare briefings


• Manage project budget and City, State, and Federal funding applications


• Coordinate community input sessions with design team and community representatives


• Oversee production of all meeting materials and presentation and exhibition materials related to design process

Desired Experience for the Project Manager

• 3 years work experience in a relevant field(s), including government relations, community outreach, architecture, landscape, and/or planning


• Excellent project management skills


• Experience administering contracts


• Excellent skills in MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project
(or equivalent)

Salary
Commensurate with experience

To Apply
Send resume, cover letter, and three professional reference contacts via postal mail and/or e-mail to:

Friends of the High Line
Attn: Human Resources - Project Manager
430 West 14th Street, Suite 304
New York, NY 10014
jobs@thehighline.org

No phone calls, please.
FHL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.